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Citizenship pledge

3 questions on citizenship pledge, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1easy

At the citizenship ceremony, what does a person pledge to do?

  • AUphold and obey the laws of AustraliaCorrect
  • BWrite new laws for Australia
  • CAvoid taking part in ceremonies
  • DMove to a different country

The fact states that at the citizenship ceremony, a person pledges to uphold and obey the laws of Australia.

Q2medium

A person is preparing for their citizenship ceremony. Which statement best matches the pledge they will make?

  • AThey will pledge to uphold and obey the laws of Australia.Correct
  • BThey will pledge to choose which Australian laws apply to them.
  • CThey will pledge to replace Australian laws with laws from another country.
  • DThey will pledge that laws are not important after becoming a citizen.

The citizenship pledge includes a commitment to uphold and obey the laws of Australia.

Q3hard

What is the main idea shown by the citizenship pledge requirement at the ceremony?

  • ABecoming a citizen includes a commitment to respect and follow Australian law.Correct
  • BCitizenship removes the need to obey Australian laws.
  • COnly visitors must obey Australian laws.
  • DThe citizenship ceremony is mainly about creating new laws.

Because the pledge is to uphold and obey the laws of Australia, it shows that citizenship includes a commitment to respect and follow Australian law.

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